Milford Police Department 2014-2015 SRO Annual Report

School Resource Officer Supervisor

Detective Sergeant Christopher Doyle

School Resource Officers J. Law High School PFC. James Kiely

Foran High School PFC. Patrick Taylor

School Resource Officers East Shore & Harborside M.S.

PFC. Emily Mills West Shore M.S. & The Academy

PFC. Garon Delmonte

School Resource Officers Substitute SRO

Officer Matthew Goldfuss Substitute SRO

PFC. Michael DeVito

MILFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

ADMINISTRATOR’S EVALUATION OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM

SRO is Officer: School: Principal: Date: AUGUST_____, 2015 Dear School Administrator: Thank you for taking the time to complete the following evaluation. Recognizing that officer performance is critical to program success, your input is very valuable. The information will be especially helpful in determining training and selection of School Resource Officers and in-service training needs.

5 = Strongly Agree; 4 = Agree; 3 = Unsure/Neutral; 2 = Disagree; 1 = Strongly Disagree

1. The SRO has helped maintain a safe 1 2 3 4 5 educational environment for students and

staff. 2. The SRO is an approachable member 1 2 3 4 5

of law enforcement for both students and staff 3. The SRO has been a visible deterrent for 1 2 3 4 5 Criminal activity on campus. 4. The SRO had good rapport with students 1 2 3 4 5 and staff. 5. The SRO has helped me every time I have 1 2 3 4 5 requested.

6. Classroom presentations are a regular part 1 2 3 4 5 of the SROs duties.

7. The SRO took extra time with my students. 1 2 3 4 5 (lunch or school activities)

8. My opinion is that the SRO program 1 2 3 4 5 should be continued in my school.

9. What did you like the most about your School Resource Officer?

10. What area does the School Resource Officer need to improve? Additional Comments or Suggestions: (use back if needed)

MILFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT 5 = Strongly Agree; 4 = Agree; 3 = Unsure/Neutral; 2 = Disagree; 1 = Strongly Disagree

Average

1. The SRO has helped maintain a safe 5 educational environment for students and

staff. 2. The SRO is an approachable member 5

of law enforcement for both students and staff 3. The SRO has been a visible deterrent for Criminal activity on campus. 4.67 4. The SRO had good rapport with students and staff. 5 5. The SRO has helped me every time I have 5 requested.

6. Classroom presentations are a regular part 3.67 of the SROs duties.

7. The SRO took extra time with my students. 4.83 (lunch or school activities)

8. My opinion is that the SRO program should be continued in my school. 5

Question 9: What do you like most about your SRO? …is a true professional who cares about kids …is a valued member of our school community …always offers to help out in all situations …has forged great relationships with our most

recalcitrant students …is willing to do whatever is asked …makes themself available

…ability to do what is best with our youth was more

effective in meeting the needs of our students

Question 10: What area does the SRO need to improve?

…I would like to see SRO provide real life experience for skills utilized on the job (writing investigation)

…I would like to see SRO incorporate position more in classrooms and “pop in” to classrooms and lend expertise and/or experience where applicable

…there can sometimes be discrepancies between school policy, practice, and the law. This can lead to a difference in opinion on certain matters…SRO program needs to address these issues with the school system to ensure a consistent approach

Additional Comments or Suggestions …presence at school has had a positive impact

related to student behavior

…SRO should be full time at middle school

School Resource Officers

Working to bridge the gap between youth and law enforcement

“He is more than a police officer to us. He is family. He is someone we can talk to about minor concerns or turn to in times of crisis. He is a role model to our students, who universally respect him and reach out to him for advice and help. He is a friend and a resource to our staff; we rely on his professionalism and expertise concerning safety procedures and always come to him with important security concerns…”

Training of a School Resource Officer

• SROs received a national certification through the National Association For School Resource Officers by attending the following: – Basic SRO course (40 hours of instruction): officer

will learn how to function in a school by working as a resource and problem solver, and developing teaching skills.

– Advanced SRO Course (24 hours of instruction): advances the SRO’s knowledge and skills as a law enforcement officer, informal counselor, and educator.

• NASRO.COM

Training Continued

• SROs also attended: • Crime Prevention Through Environmental

Design (CPTED) (24 Hours of instruction): uses design, management, and activity strategies to reduce opportunities for crime to occur, to reduce fear and to improve overall safety of schools.

• NASRO.COM

Training Continued

• CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Family and Dating Violence among Youth

• Mental Health First Aid • School Safety and Security Conference at the

Lier Retreat Center • Autism Awareness • Building Threat Assessment (CIRMA) • Minimal Facts (sexual assault investigations)

Roles of a School Resource Officer • This is the SRO Triad chart that details an

SRO’s main responsibilities according to NASRO (National Association for School Resource Officers)

Inherited Roles of the SRO

SRO Entry Data TOTAL

341

9815263

47143823

3339

10556755

1532

2401576

Nature 911 Hang-up Assault Breach of Peace Domestic Violence Fight Fire Alarms Fraud Harassment Larceny Medical Missing Person Ordinance Vio. Other Misc. Psychological SRO Activity Suspicious Activity Threatening Trespassing Vandalism Welfare Checks

Officer Written Reports Total Calls

SRO Activity

• The SRO Activity is a broad title that includes, but is not limited to: – Administrative/Faculty Meetings – Student meeting or counseling sessions (majority of

the activity) – Lockdown/Emergency drills – Parent meetings – School Functions – Classroom time

• Family/Dating Violence, Driving Laws, Constitutional Law, Internet Safety, Careers in L.E, etc

2%

0%

6%

1% 0%

0% 0%

3%

1%

3%

0% 0%

2% 3%

70%

4%

0% 0% 1%

2%

TOTAL 911 Hang-up

Assault

Breach of Peace

Domestic Violence

Fight

Fire Alarms

Fraud

Harassment

Larceny

Medical

Missing Person

Ordinance Vio.

Other Misc.

Psychological

SRO Activity

Suspicious Activity

Threatening

Tresspassing

Vandalism

Welfare Checks

Pilot Contact Sheet

• Aside from the computer generated documentation shown above PFC DelMonte tested a contact log this past school year for the other SROs to implement accordingly.

StaffStudentsParentsOutside Resources (i.e Bridges, FD, DCF)

CONTACTS

2633621671159

SRO/Dayshift Comparison Calls for Service

SRO’s work a 5 day work week with 4 officers as compared to the 7 day/week dayshift as a whole with

6-9 officers per day

Dayshift Personnel 12205SRO Personnel 1576Percentage of SRO Calls 13%

SRO/Dayshift Comparison

Dayshift Personnel

87%

SRO Personnel 13%

Dayshift Totals Comparison

2012-2013 School Year comparison prior to SRO introduction

SRO Personnel 2014-2015 15762012-2013 School year 712

SRO Personnel 2014-2015, 1576

2012-2013 School year , 712

SRO Compliments/Testimonials from students, parents, and teachers

…There have been ups and downs but you never gave up on him, you never judged him and you never turned your backs on him…. …All the support you gave during the rough times I will never forget and for putting up with all of my crazy phone calls and emails I thank you…. …he is going to miss all of you and how much you mean to him… …It was also incredibly inspiring to see how they respond to you and how much respect they have for you…

…You do realize that you are a tough act to follow… …I wanted to thank you for your help the other day… …I'm glad…is comfortable with you. Thank you for being available to her… …Thank you so much for your help…

…To say that … is invaluable, an incredible resource, a safety expert, a sound counsel to students and staff, an amazing team-player, an esteemed leader, and an appreciated colleague, is an understatement… …I feel much safer in the school building…

…you have my sincere admiration for the way that you represent your profession. …His presence, his compassion, and his strength provided the reassurance that we all needed. Whether it was a kind word, an embrace, or simply a smile…

Thank you for protecting us and the community

You’re always so nice and I like when you sit with us at lunch and tell jokes…

…Thank You…

National SRO Model Agency Award

• We were fortunate enough to have been awarded the Model Agency Award through NASRO. NASRO describes this as: “agencies that exemplify the NASRO triad concept in training, policies and standards and that demonstrate creative and innovative approaches to school-based policing.”

• The Milford Police Department was 1 of 15 recipients nationwide.

Principal Francis Thompson

Jonathan Law High School

Emma Shea

Senior-Jonathan Law High School